In the short and long term, DDC’s primary objective is to invest in success. This means the Council invests in programs that help foster personal independence; enhance educational opportunities, improve access to family supports and services and increase employment opportunities available to people with developmental disabilities. Specifically, the Council funds grants and projects that:

• Raise awareness and understanding of the many issues faced by individuals with developmental disabilities;

• Assist people with disabilities in advocating for accessibility in the community, including transportation, housing, schools and recreational facilities;

• Work with other government agencies and not-for-profit organizations to increase educational, employment and social opportunities for people with disabilities, and

• Educate people with disabilities and their families about how they can advocate for themselves.

For additional information on the Council’s Grants and Projects activities, contact Lynetta Johnson, Grants Coordinator, at lynetta.johnson@arkansas.gov.

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